News

  1. Humans

    New stars of science honored in D.C.

    The 2011 Intel Science Talent Search awards prizes to 10 young researchers.

    By Laura Sanders
  2. Life

    Don’t trust any elephant under 60

    Herds with older leaders are more attuned to danger, a study finds.

    By Susan Milius
  3. Health & Medicine

    Blood tests could forewarn of emphysema

    Certain microparticles or proteins suggest nascent disease, even in smokers who appear healthy, two studies show.

    By Nathan Seppa
  4. Humans

    Jumping on the bandwagon brings rewards

    A study of day traders finds that being in the crowd can lead to better performance.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  5. Humans

    Japan struggles to control earthquake-damaged nuke plant

    With the failure of multiple backup systems, desperate measures are employed to keep at least three reactors from melting down.